PIRANHA-69
New Member
My last drink drive conviction was in August 2000 (this was 2nd within period 1991 - 2000 incurring a 36 month disqualification. I did not receive any notice between 2000 - 2003 from DVLA to inform me that I was I high risk offender. Subsequent to this I have not driven or reapplied for my licence at any time in the last 15 years. A DR10 would only remain on an actual licence for 11 years. It is only now due to change in career/job that I would need to be able to drive.
I have paid the £65 licence fee application and they have written to inform me that I must now attend a medical some 15 years later at an additional fee of £98.50. This does not seem either fair or equitable I would also have to pay for photographs to be signed/verified at medical even though licence application was supported by my current biometric passport.
I have not yet booked the medical because I do not have funds available as yet and only have 6 weeks to attend from date of their letter. Is this all correct as when I last ever contacted DVLA in early 2003 they assured me that I did not need to take a medical or retake my test.
Can you please advise accordingly.
Kind regards,
Kevin
I have paid the £65 licence fee application and they have written to inform me that I must now attend a medical some 15 years later at an additional fee of £98.50. This does not seem either fair or equitable I would also have to pay for photographs to be signed/verified at medical even though licence application was supported by my current biometric passport.
I have not yet booked the medical because I do not have funds available as yet and only have 6 weeks to attend from date of their letter. Is this all correct as when I last ever contacted DVLA in early 2003 they assured me that I did not need to take a medical or retake my test.
Can you please advise accordingly.
Kind regards,
Kevin